Former Dutch Queen Celebrates 86th Birthday

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands celebrates her 86th birthday on Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

Transfer of the Royal Flags

Queen Margrethe II Denmark Golden Jubilee

A solemn and symbolic ceremony took place where the royal flags were transferred from Queen Margrethe’s residence to King Frederik’s on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Royal Standard Raised at Frederik VIII’s Palace

At Queen Margrethe's residence, Christian IX's Palace, shortly after her abdication, the Royal Standard was taken down and the Flag of the Royal House was raised in its place, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Danish Royal Family on Frederik VIII’s Palace Balcony

Thousands gathered at Amalienborg to see King Frederik, Queen Mary and their four children appear on the balcony of their residence, Frederik VIII's Palace, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Official Photos From The Throne Room

See the official photos of King Frederik X's proclamation from the Throne Room at Christianborg Palace and the Hall of Knights at Frederik VIII's Palace.

More Details: Danish Throne Transfer Programme

More details for the programme when Queen Margrethe II hands over the Danish throne to her son, King Frederik X, on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Queen Margrethe’s Last Hurrah

Queen Margrethe made her final emotional public appearance as she travelled in the Gold Coach on Thursday, 4 January 2024, to attend her final New Year's Levée.

The Danish Throne Transfer Schedule

The details when Queen Margrethe II steps down from the throne followed by King Frederik's accession on Sunday, 14 January 2024.

Queen Margrethe II New Year Speech 2023

Queen Margrethe announces her abdication during this year's traditional New Year's Speech (Danish and English versions)

King Charles III 2023 Christmas Speech at Buckingham Palace

'At a time of increasingly tragic conflict around the World, I pray that we can also do all in our power to protect each other.'